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'A lot to improve going forwards' - Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya delivers honest verdict after Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres seal 2-1 win at Slavia Prague

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has admitted his side must sharpen up their second-half display despite holding on for a 2-1 Champions League victory away at Slavia Prague on Wednesday night. First-half strikes from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres put the Gunners in control before the Czech hosts mounted a late fightback at the Fortuna Arena.

'A lot to improve going forwards' - Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya delivers honest verdict after Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres seal 2-1 win at Slavia Prague

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya admitted his team must improve their second-half performance following a 2-1 Champions League win away at Slavia Prague. Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored first-half goals to put Arsenal in control, but the Czech hosts mounted a late fightback. Raya warned his team to maintain their intensity, warning against taking their foot off the gas.

He praised Gyokeres, who scored his first Champions League goal from open play since January, and noted that Slavia pressed higher in the second half. Raya also mentioned the team's giveaways in the final third, which led to key moments. The victory lifted Arsenal to third place in the Champions League table.

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